THE DEEP FEATURES Heroes of the Sea James Wyatt Aquatic PCs for your AD&D® game campaign. 26 DEPARTMENTS The Dimernesti 80 Wyrms of the North Steven Kenson Ed Greenwood The Silmerhelms The sea elves of Krynn are deeper than you think. are kept safe by The Wyrm Who Watches. 36 86 Dragon’s Bestiary Johnathan M. Richards A small Warships of the Sea menagerie of new Aquatic Creatures. 92 Arcane Lore Keith Francis Strohm Paul Fraser Learn where the New vessels, cannons, and a seafarer's lexicon. earth-sorcerer Tisan gained her power 44 in Secrets of the Arch-Geomancer. 96 Bazaar of the Bizarre Interfaces: The World of the Mechalus Lloyd Brown Ill Next time you're making a wish list, ask your DM for so Wolfgang Baur Magic with Class. Who are these half-mechanical aliens? 54 Sunken Treasures COLUMNS Steve Berman How to salvage that soggy swag. 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